Review questions

Assign an alias to it or change the name in the Project window with the list view selected.

2:

What advantage does nesting virtual clips provide in using filters and transitions?

A2:

You can use transitions and filters more than once on the same material.

3:

To create a new clip that appears in the Project window, would you use a subclip, an alias, or a virtual clip?

A3:

Compiling a virtual clip protects it against being accidentally modified, eliminates the need to keep its source material in the project, and shortens preview time. Once a virtual clip is compiled, however, you can't change it by modifying the source material, and if the source area is deleted, you can't identify the source clips by name, or see the filters, transitions, or settings used to create it.

4:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of compiling a virtual clip?

A4:

Compiling a virtual clip protects it against being accidentally modified, eliminates the need to keep its source material in the project, and shortens preview time. Once a virtual clip is compiled, however, you can't change it by modifying the source material, and if the source area is deleted, you can't identify the source clips by name, or see the filters, transitions, or settings used to create it.

5:

Can a subclip contain more than one source clip?

A5:

A subclip cannot include more than one clip. To achieve this effect, create a virtual clip instead.

6:

What are three ways to change the duration of a still image?

A6:

You can change the duration of a still image in the following ways:

Before importing the clip, set Default Duration for Still Image in the General/Still Image Preferences dialog box.